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Activities Offered
  • Horseback Riding
Adaptive Equipment
  • Adaptive equipment available

Transportation
  • Accessible by Public Transportation: No

  • Transportation Provided by the Program: No

Notes

The Mississippi State University Extension Service's 4-H TEAM is a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Premier Accredited program that promotes therapeutic riding through educational and research-based activities. 4-H TEAM's goal is to develop a model therapeutic riding program based on NARHA guidelines, which regulate consistent safety and professional standards.

Therapeutic riding is a specialized equine activity that provides physical, emotional, and psychological benefits to individuals with special needs. Through carefully planned activities developed by a health professional and a certified riding instructor, the horse is used as a treatment tool to help the rider achieve his or her goals.